Independents target Labor heartland as major party support slumps
Community independents are targeting Labor heartlands as dissatisfaction grows ahead of the November state election. Voices of the Inner West announced Jessica Marsh, a human rights lawyer, as its candidate for Footscray, a seat previously considered safe for Labor. New polling indicates 46 percent of voters are now open to supporting candidates outside the major parties.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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